Recreational Therapist/Activities Coordinator PACE (Dyer-1.0)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

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About The Position

Dyer Health Center South is looking to hire either a Recreational Therapist or an Activities Coordinator. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. The PACE program’s vision is to provide unmatched, individualized, and joyful care through teamwork that is worthy of praise so that seniors experience the best quality-of-life in their communities. PACE offers seniors and their families the care, nutrition, rehabilitation, transportation, and supportive services they need to remain healthy so that they can live in their own home. The Recreational Therapist is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of the overall recreational programming of the PACE Adult Day Health Center. The Activities Coordinator is responsible for the evaluation, planning, implementation, and documentation of the overall adult day health activities of the PACE Adult Day Health Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy - Required
• 1 Year Recreational Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation Experience - Required
• 1 Year working with Frail or Elderly Population Experience - Required
• 3 Years Recreational Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation Experience - Preferred
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification - Required

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma/GED - Required
• Associate's Degree or Certificate in Health Care Related Field - Preferred
• Activity Director Certified (ADC) Licensure - Required within 180 days
• 1 Year Working with Elderly and Frail Population Experience - Required
• 3 Years Health Care Experience in Social or Recreational Programming - Preferred
• Driver's License - Required

Responsibilities

• Leads the Recreational Program and offers direction to roles such as activities coordinators, patient care assistants, and other supportive personnel contributing to delivery of recreational activities.
• Supports onboarding/precepting of new coworkers and assists leadership in organizational development program efforts.
• Assesses Recreational Therapy service provision, makes recommendations, and offers solutions to modify systems that better meet participants’ cognitive, physical, emotional/psychological, and social well-being.
• Designs, coordinates and dynamically adjusts a schedule of recreational activities for a participant population with diverse social, emotional, and physical abilities.
• Maximizes opportunities to co-treat and collaborate with other disciplines within the PACE IDT.
• Reports observations, changes, and outcomes to the IDT for care plan development.
• Builds within the Adult Day Health Center a sense of community and a warm social atmosphere that participants can identify as a support system.
• Observes/reports any behavioral or other changes in participant, implements behavioral interventions as deemed necessary by the interdisciplinary team.
• Assesses participant physical, cognitive, social, emotional/psychological, and spiritual needs following standard APIED process.
• Plans and develops group programming and individual care plans with measurable outcomes based on assessment data.
• Obtains information from medical records, medical staff, family members and patients to assess participants' capabilities, needs, and interests.
• Implements therapeutic interventions and adaptations in relation to care plans to target individual needs and identified goals.
• Evaluates therapeutic interventions, goal progression, and functional status and adjusts care plans as needed.
• Tailors individualized recreational programs to meet the needs of participants living in homes and in congregant living arrangements (assisted living).
• Critically evaluate the needs of all PACE participants in order to authorize/approve care through participation in all required interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
• Participates in shared decision-making while complying with all policies and standards related to IDT requirements.
• Submits budget proposals as appropriate.
• Selects and assembles adequate supplies and inventory within an established budget for recreational activities.
• Documents all assessments, progress notes, encounters, and care planning as record of timely provision of services and to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Upholds professional code of ethics and participant bill of rights.
• Adapts teaching and instruction to the participants' level of comprehension.
• Communicates effectively with participant/family/caregiver to meet their psychosocial needs through regular contact.
• Liaises with community groups to build partnerships that advance advocacy for inclusion and promotion of functional independence.
• Implements adaptations for community integration and reintegration of participants.
• Communicates authorization, claims and billing information for payment of off-site activities.
• Combines various resources from community organizations for participants as needed.
• Researches innovations in the field for maximum quality of care.
• Makes data-informed clinical decisions.
• Implements therapeutic interventions from Evidence-Based Practices towards relevant quality targets that promote service excellence.
• Participates actively in applicable Quality Improvement committees and initiatives.
• Prepares and submits data that contributes to the PACE Quality Improvement Plan.
• Practices with an awareness of CMS requirements, regulations, and the PACE Organization Quality Plan.
• Utilizes wheelchair, van, or other company vehicle to drive participants to/from home or community locations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees